Awfully Slow
Music
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (printed and published)
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (printed and published)
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Front cover of music sheet for the song Awfully Slow, written, composed and sung by Harry Liston, in his popular entertainment Merry Moments, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. Published in London by John Blockley, drawn and printed by T. Packer. Harry Liston is also author of The Kilkenny boy, He's worse than my big brother, The rustic damsel, Grandfather shoreham, Merry moments and It's really a dreadful affair.
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| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for the song Awfully Slow, written, composed and sung by Harry Liston, in his popular entertainment Merry Moments, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for the song Awfully Slow, written, composed and sung by Harry Liston, in his popular entertainment Merry Moments. Illustrated with sepia portrait of gentleman resting on a sofa and smoking a cigar. Front cover only. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Awfully Slow / "I'm sure that I really can't tell, / Why in gaiety's stream I can't row, / How is it that go where I will, / I find things so awfully slow." / "So awfully slow if it was'nt for Flo', / I'd have nothing to do or have nowhere to go. / I search for enjoyment both high and low, / But things are so awfully slow." / Written, composed & sung by Harry Liston, / in his popular entertainment "Merry Moments." / Author of The Kilkenny Boy / He's Worse than my big brother / The Rustic Damsel / Grandfather Shoreham / Merry Moments / Its really a dreadful affair / Pr.4/. / London: John Blockley, 3, Argyll St., Regent St W' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for the song Awfully Slow, written, composed and sung by Harry Liston, in his popular entertainment Merry Moments, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. Published in London by John Blockley, drawn and printed by T. Packer. Harry Liston is also author of The Kilkenny boy, He's worse than my big brother, The rustic damsel, Grandfather shoreham, Merry moments and It's really a dreadful affair. |
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| Accession number | S.147-2012 |
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| Record created | February 29, 2012 |
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